Baltic culture honoured at ‘Chain of Life’ anniversary
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Among the many attractions on the day was face-painting with Crane Bird, Mullingar.Image 3 of 13
Solvita, Saniea were among the performers at the Baltic day celebration at the Bandhall on Sunday.Image 4 of 13
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Ausra and Mantas were among the stall holders who added to the atmosphere on the day.Image 6 of 13
Brogan and Louise Taaffe. RIGHT: Sarmite and Agnis.Image 7 of 13
Encoded Voices were among the performers.Image 8 of 13
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Solvita, Saniea, Vilmal, Vineta, Egija, Evelima, Riamonda Masiulyte-Ramchurn, Fiona Ramchurn.Image 10 of 13
Karbunkulis Group performed dances associated with the Baltic region.Image 11 of 13
Richard Walsh, Ty Walsh , Fiadh O’Brien Heaney and Zara O’Brien enjoying the entertainers.Image 12 of 13
Danny Gledhill was selling his Son-Ór products.Image 13 of 13
By Jayde G Forde
The Baltic Day Festival held in the Bandhall on Sunday, August 25, was to commemorated 35 years since the Baltic countries – Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia – formed the historic ‘Chain of Life’.
The event aimed to honour the progress the Baltic nations have made since 1989. It was a celebration of Baltic culture, highlighting the contributions the people from that part of Europe have made to their communities, and particularly in Mullingar and north Westmeath.
The festival featured a variety of stalls selling organic produce from local farms, organic coffee, and an array of goods, including hand-knitted items and more.
Raimonda Masiulyte-Ramchurn, event organiser, expressed her hopes for the future of the festival. "I just wanted to showcase our culture, and I’m hoping that this continues for many years to deepen our cultural strength," she said.
Raimonda also acknowledged the challenges of organising the event, but with support from the community and Latvian and Lithuanian friends, everything came together smoothly.
The event attracted a large crowd, children and adults, who enjoyed a day of fun, laughter, and entertainment. The Bandhall in Mullingar buzzed with energy as attendees explored numerous stalls and enjoyed the lively music that played throughout the day.